Obituaries

November 29, 1927 ~ August 1, 2024 Lorraine Marie (Avery) Griner “Gramme” of Jones having obtained the age of 96 years, 8 months and 3 days passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on August 1, 2024. Lorraine was born to Earl and Helene (Knapp) Avery on November 29, 1927, at the […]

January 13, 1935 ~ July 23, 2024 Shirley Mae Morlan, age 89, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in South Bend, Indiana July 23, 2024, after a year-long battle with congestive heart failure. She was born January 13, 1935, the youngest of five children born to Arthur and […]

September 28, 1937 ~ November 14, 2023 Jim passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 14, 2023, from complications with chemotherapy treatments in his ongoing battle with cancer.    He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Linda, four children, Lori (Dan) Kuntz, Jurt Richardson, Dan (Tiffany) Rolfe, Danelle (Luke) Searfoss, ten […]

June 19, 1939 ~ July 7, 2024 Ronald E. Fox, age 85 of Moorepark and Marcellus, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2024.  He was born on June 19, 1939 at his home in Schoolcraft, the son of Howard and Cora (Oswalt) Fox.  On October 1, 1960 he […]

February 16, 1949 ~ June 27, 2024 Susan Jeannine Kraft (Brock), 75, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Kalamazoo,Mi. Born on February 16, 1949, in Elkhart, IN, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and her faith. Susan is survived by her three children, Steven Hartline, Amanda Hartline, and Adam Gray; her sisters, Peg Yordy and Becky Hostetler; her brother, Bill Brock; and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 20Years Karl Kraft Jr.; her parents William and Joanna Brock; her sister, Christine (Brock) Davis; and brother-in-law, Chuck Yordy. A dedicated member of the Michiana Church of Christ, Susan’s faith played apivotal role in her life and provided her with much comfort and community. A graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Crane Cemetery in Decatur on July 11 at 11:00 a.m. Susan’s legacy of love, faith, and resilience will forever be cherished by those who knew her.

December 29, 1947 ~ July 2, 2024 David Paul DeCou of Paw Paw, Michigan, devout husband, father, educator, and coach, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2024. Born on December 29, 1947, to Glen and Leota DeCou in Saginaw, Michigan, David grew up in Vassar, Michigan. He graduated as The Valedictorian of Vassar […]

February 22, 1933~July 1, 2024 Joyce Elaine (Nuttle) Siler of Marcellus, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 22, 1933, in Flint, MI, Joyce was the cherished daughter of Fred and Clara (Markell) Nuttle. Throughout her life, Joyce traveled extensively, calling many places home, including […]

November 19, 1951 ~ June 19, 2024 David Allan Sziede, of Marcellus Michigan, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and community member, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 19, 1951, in Three Rivers, Michigan, David was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Patricia Thompson, with whom […]

August 16, 1937 ~ June 10, 2024 George Richard Diethrich, of Marcellus, a man of unwavering strength and a sharp engineering mind, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Cassopolis, at the age of 86. Born on August 16, 1937, in Constantine, MI, to Wilbur and Marjorie (Guthrie) Diethrich, George was a distinguished individual whose […]

June 7, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Minnie (Marie) Cleveland, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community. Minnie passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, June 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warm memories. Born as Minnie […]